16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-9.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 3210-9.0 - Nursing Services9.1 The licensee shall ensure that at least one registered nurse is present on every shift. That nurse must have at least one year of previous employment in a pediatric setting. This nurse may be the Primary Care Nurse (PCN).9.2 The licensee through licensed healthcare professionals shall ensure that a sufficient number of nursing staff are assigned to the pediatric care unit to provide care in accordance with each pediatric resident's care plan and to meet each pediatric resident's needs. The licensee shall provide sufficient nursing and support staff so that each pediatric resident receives daily interaction from a variety of staff members. Interaction includes, but is not limited to, frequent conversation, play and holding/cuddling of pediatric residents to provide daily stimulation.9.3 The licensee shall ensure that all pediatric nursing procedures are written in a policy and procedure manual. The manual must be accessible to all staff members caring for pediatric residents. Each individual policy must be reviewed and updated at least annually.9.4 In addition to the facility standard orientation, the licensee shall ensure that upon hiring, all pediatric nursing and support staff complete an orientation to the pediatric unit/wing which is documented in the staff members' personnel files.9.5 The licensee shall ensure that each nursing and support staff member providing care to pediatric residents receives training and demonstrates competence prior to performing any specialized skill or procedure on a pediatric resident. Written evidence of training and demonstration of competence must be included in each nursing and support staff member's personnel file.9.6 The licensee through licensed healthcare professionals and support staff shall ensure that mouth care, skin care, passive range of motion, hygiene and other dependent care activities are performed as specified in the care plan.16 Del. Admin. Code § 3210-9.0